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Four colorful Mediterranean chicken bowls filled with quinoa, grilled chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
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Mediterranean Chicken Bowls

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium English cucumber, diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.5 cup prepared tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  • Incorporate chicken cubes into the marinade, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Divide the 2 cups of cooked quinoa equally into four serving bowls.
  • Arrange the cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives in distinct sections over the quinoa.
  • Distribute the crumbled feta cheese evenly across the bowls and garnish each with a 2-tablespoon portion of tzatziki sauce.